Aircraft hub · 1949

de Havilland Comet

The world’s first jet airliner — years ahead, then grounded by metal fatigue nobody yet had a name for. It taught everyone. The gazetteer currently lists it at 3 UK museums.

3
Museums
jet
Era

Last verified 2026-07-20 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

UK museums with this type

MuseumCityRegionSerial
De Havilland Aircraft Museum St Albans London & Around LD-03
IWM Duxford Cambridge East of England EA-01
National Museum Of Flight North Berwick Scotland SC-01
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